| Speakers lined up for CSIE Hamburg
At the forthcoming CSI Europe exhibition and conference, to be held in Hamburg on the 3rd and 4th December this year, four speakers have been lined up thus far.Conference sessions will cover everything from delivering premium cruising on smaller vessels to designing for diverse markets and unlocking the power of sensory layering. More speakers and topics will be announced shortly, together with the schedule. The four who have agreed to speak thus far are – |
| Saleta Valdéz Marquez, MSC Cruises’ Concept Innovation Senior Manager.She is described as a seasoned business executive with over 10 years of experience leading and executing large-scale organisational transformation, and has been at the forefront of enhancing guest experiences through innovative solutions.
Her expertise lies in identifying key moments of interaction and leveraging experiences and data feedback to optimise guest satisfaction. |
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| Gabi Haupt, Director of Cruise Experience, Riverside Luxury Cruises. Haupt brings over 20 years of experience in the luxury cruise segment
At Riverside, she is responsible for shaping the on board experience across all vessels — from service concepts to signature moments — with the aim of combining the intimacy of river cruising with the standards of international luxury travel. |
| Corinna Kretschmar-Joehnk, Co-Founder & Senior Advisor, JOI-Design & JOI-Design India. With her husband and partner, Peter Joehnk, she founded the interior architecture studio, JOI-Design, which has grown to become a European leader in the creation of designs for international hotel destinations, including a new focus on floating hospitality experiences for the cruise industry.
The Hamburg-based team shapes luxurious atmospheres for global properties, as well as independent boutiques and younger-spirited lifestyle brands. |
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Hans Heger, Vice President Hotel Operations at Swan Hellenic. Heger is an experienced cruise industry executive with a strong track record in the design, development, and launch of expedition and luxury vessels. He is also the founder of Marine Hospitality Consulting, advising shipowners and designers on vessel concept development and on board experience integration.
